With that said, I was free (yes, FREE) for a year and a half, then I just got talked into going back to work for a friend. Part time, but it has reminded me of all the things that suck about working. Stress that I have not felt since leaving the workforce. Having to be there at a set time and stay until a set time. Alarm clocks. The list is long for me.
After I retired, I kept asking myself how I found the time to get everything done, and now I realize...I didn't get everything done. I don't cook as much and end up coming home and fixing a hot dog. I almost killed my plants because I forgot when to water them. I am not sleeping as well. I don't feel as if I get relaxing time. I had to give up walking dogs at a rescue. The list of things not getting done (or not getting done well) is also long.
But, if you don't think that it would be wonderful to be free from all the restrictions from working, you don't have to retire. Keep working if you want to. Just because you get to a certain age, that doesn't mean that you are required to stop working. But I bet that you will find it enjoyable if you get your mind in the right place.
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